Crime / County Beat reporter

The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung is looking for a new county/crime reporter. This beat covers Comal County government as well as the local first responders including the city police department, county sheriff’s office and local fire departments. This is a very active beat with lulls that will allow the reporter to work on enterprise or deeper articles. The candidate should have a strong writing style, a very firm understanding of the ins and outs of criminal justice reporting and a willingness to ask tough questions and chase down the hard-to-find answers. The Herald-Zeitung is a five-day print daily in New Braunfels — in between San Antonio and Austin and one of the fastest growing cities in the country — with an active website that publishes breaking news seven days a week.